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Decorated bison or cow hide
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| Description | Animal hide, baby bison or cow, decorated with an applied center strip of quillwork and tassels. The quillwork consists of four medallions separated by rectangular bands of quill work, all in red, yellow, and dark blue. The tassels consist of six pairs of quill-wrapped leather thongs with tin tinkle cones and animal hair tassels dyed deep orange. Traces of hair remain on outside of the hide. Circa 19th century, made by Dakota Indians. |
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| Quantity | 1 item |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 56 inches length 40 inches width |
| Nomenclature | Hide (collagenous material) |
| Creation | Made by Dakota Indians Made in (possibly) North Dakota, United States |
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Made by Dakota Indians Made in (possibly) North Dakota, United States Used by Northern Plains tribe Indian. Clothing. Outerwear. Robes |
| Dates | Creation: Not earlier than 1800 - Not later than 1899 19th Century Content: Donation date |
| Credit Line | Minnesota Historical Society Collections |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 7059.22 |